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AP Graduate Program Planner Master of Education Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education The UNIVER

AP Graduate Program Planner

Master of Education Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum

Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education

Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education

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UNIVERSITY

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OKLAHOMA

Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education

Table of Contents

About the Program Planner

About the Master of Education in Instructional Leadership and

Academic Curriculum

What You Can Do with a Master of Education

Our Faculty

ILAC AP Faculty Advisor

Academic Requirements

General Program Requirements - Core Courses

Concentration Courses

Offered Elective Courses

Eligibility and Other Pertinent Information

Admission Requirement for the Master of Education

Transfer Credits

Time Limitation for Degree Completion

Comprehensive Examination

Program of Graduate Work

Comprehensive Exam Timetable

Grades of Incomplete

Finding Resources and Getting Help

Additional OU Services Available to You

A Few Keys to Graduate School Success

About the Program Planner

The Program Planner will help you understand the requirements for the Master’s degree in

Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum (ILAC) in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of

Education (JRCOE) at the University of Oklahoma It contains sections on the requirements of the degree, graduation requirements, the comprehensive exam, and contact information for the department and others that you may need to contact at OU

In the Program Planner a link is provided to the Program of Graduate Work form that you can use to

keep track of your courses and hours as you progress towards meeting your graduation requirements This is the same form we will use if one is needed for documentation for your Tuition Assistance or other aid during the completion of your degree It will be useful to have this Program Planner as it contains many internet links that will take you to additional information you may find helpful, as well

as links to forms that you will need as you progress through your academic career There are also email links to faculty and staff in the ILAC department

About the Master of Education in Instructional Leadership and

Academic Curriculum  (ILAC)  

The graduate program in ILAC has a long history of excellence in teaching, research, and service

Admission to this program is competitive This program does not lead to teacher certification

This 36-hour non-thesis program is designed to provide a high-quality education and experience for adults who are practicing teachers, instructors, or trainers interested in teaching at the Pre-K to adult level This program promises to deepen students’ understandings of educational theory and how it relates to best practice in the classroom for student learning Designed around themes of research-based practice, understanding teaching and learning, and understanding diversity, the coursework that comprises this program will prepare students to be more effective teachers/instructors/trainers and leaders within their profession

Coursework for the Advanced Program (AP) Master of Education is offered via face-to-face

interactions as well as pre and post course long-distance interactions Within this structure we work to meet several limits that are mandated by a combination of departmental, graduate college, and regent’s policies

What You Can Do with a Master of Education

While this degree does not lead to teacher certification, it will help you to advance your understanding

of and ability to teach/instruct/train effectively in a variety of content areas and grade levels and to work as a leader in your profession both inside and outside the classroom

A Master of Education in ILAC prepares you to more effectively engage all students in understanding and learning the content you teach, to work with a variety of learners in various settings, to use

technology effectively in the classroom, and to seek out and find answers that will aid you in your teaching endeavors

Graduates of this program often continue to work as classroom teachers, curriculum specialists at their school sites or districts, resource teachers, professional development trainers, or content instructors in their area at their school sites or districts Many also go on to pursue doctoral degrees in education

Our Faculty

We invite you to meet the ILAC faculty and other JRCOE faculty

by going to our main faculty page on the JRCOE website There

you will find links to the pages of individual faculty members,

along with bios and short video introductions to members of the

faculty Click here to go directly to the faculty web pages:

http://www.ou.edu/content/education/people.html

ILAC AP Faculty Advisor

Your Faculty Advisor will be happy to assist you in mapping your graduation plan and to answer any questions you may have In addition, if you are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in one of the ILAC areas, your advisor can assist you

Advanced Programs:

The faculty advisor is Dr Vickie E Lake

Phone: (918) 660-3984 Email: vlake@ou.edu Office: 4W116, College of Education Building – Tulsa Campus

4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135-2553

Academic Requirements

A total of 36 credit hours are required for this non-thesis program It is designed to provide a high-quality education and experience for adults who are practicing teachers, instructors, or trainers

interested in teaching at the Pre-K to adult level

General Program Requirements - Core Courses

ALL students will take the core courses

ILAC 5003 Models of Instruction

Students will study teaching models and their strategies intended to improve abilities to analyze

student-teacher interactions and to increase teacher effectiveness as instructor and manager in a variety

of educational situations

ILAC 5233 Understanding Different Cultures

This course provides information on cultural styles and characteristics of various ethnic and economic groups with emphasis on how teachers can understand and honor differences and similarities and adjust their teaching in order to be effective with a variety of students and families

ILAC 5143 Theory and Research in Education

This course provides an introduction to the processes and products of educational research, such as stages in designing a study, introduction to research methods, identification of the components of a research-based article It further develops critical consumers of educational research

ILAC 6033 Critical Research Paradigms

Students in this course will compare research paradigms and epistemologies and examine critical and transformative research approaches

Concentration Courses

ALL students will take the concentration courses

EDUC 6930 Introduction to Teaching

The purpose of this course is to critically explore, question, and discuss issues about teachers and teaching Questions to be explored include the following: What is teaching? How is teaching related

to learning? How is a teaching identity formed? What is the teacher’s relationship to the student, the

curriculum, the community, and society? Emphasis will be reflective teaching as an active,

contextualized, and creative approach to considering these issues

ILAC 6960 Learning and Technology

This class will focus on research on and methods of incorporating technology in the teaching and learning of all subjects Of particular interest are philosophical, social, developmental, and theoretical issues associated with the development and use of technology and school reform Readings will provide opportunity for discussion and critique of current educational practices and potential

educational futures

EDSP 5413 Theories in the Education of Exceptional Children

The learning experiences in this course introduce educators to the federally-mandated policies and

procedures for educating children and youth with exceptionalities

EDEL 5593 Issues in Elementary Education

This course focuses on critical analysis of issues related to teaching and learning in elementary

schools

OR

EDSE 5653 Problems in Secondary Schools

This course focuses on the place of the teacher with reference to teacher-student, teacher-teacher, teacher-administrator, and teacher-community relations Topics of interest include: Problems of teaching related to criticisms of present-day secondary education; the task of secondary schools; the adolescent learner; planning for learning; appraising learning and growth; human relations; guidance; the teacher and school organization; and trends in teaching

Offered Elective Courses

ALL students will take the courses offered as electives in their particular program sequence Students will not take ALL the courses listed below nor will all the courses listed below be

offered in any one program sequence

ILAC 5043 Analysis of Teaching and Learning

An understanding of how to analyze teaching and learning using a variety of reflective techniques including journals, oral inquiries, classroom/school studies, and theoretical analysis is the focus of this

course

EDEC 6303 Parent Involvement & Education

This seminar course explores current developments in parent involvement and parent education Research on parent education programs and parent involvement will be discussed as well as the effects

of each on children and families Interventions designed for various populations of children and

families are examined

EDSS 5343 Global Education

Students in this course will explore critical issues in global education across subject areas and teaching

concepts Implications for citizenship education are examined in depth

EDMA 5153 Problem Centered Learning

Intended for teachers at any level, the course is designed so participants can engage in non-routine problem solving as a basis for examining and reflecting on such an approach to the teaching and

learning

EDSC 5523 The Science of Learning Theories

The mental functioning model of Piaget is developed through experience The characteristics of

persons at each stage of development are identified and compared A teaching theory is drawn from the functioning model and a curriculum organization and planning theory are derived from the stage

model These theories are put into practice

EDEN 5940 Literature for Young Adults

The uses and critical study of literature across the subject areas in secondary school, with particular emphasis on literature written for young people, current examples and related pedagogies are the focus

of this course

EDEC 6403 Leadership and Advocacy

This course focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to help individuals build

coalitions and design effective public policy/advocacy initiatives

EDEC 6533 Program Evaluation and Assessment

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the multiple purposes and types of assessment in education including classroom assessment, standardized child /student assessment, program evaluation, and accountability assessment It also focuses on the various forms of assessment, evaluation of

assessment techniques and practices, and examination of current trends and practices A special focus

will be placed on program evaluation and accountability assessments and approaches

ILAC 5970 Seminar (topics vary)

This is a special topics or seminar course that focuses on content not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses

Up to 9 credit hours of electives can be taken in other AP programs upon approval Please contact Dr Lake with AP electives you would like to take

Eligibility and Other Pertinent Information

The Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum (ILAC) requires an

undergraduate degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university While

teaching/training experience is preferred, it is not required

Admission Requirement for the Master of Education

Admission to study for the master’s degree in education requires a grade point average of 3.00 in the last degree conferred

Apply online at: http://www.ou.edu/content/outreachceap/ap_home/admission.html

In addition to the AP application requirements, please email the following items directly to the AP ILAC Program Coordinator, Dr Vickie E Lake, at vlake@ou.edu

• Introduce yourself to your professor and fellow classmates in a 2-3 paragraph introduction including:

o Information about your prior education and/or teaching/training experience

o Why did you choose this program?

o Describe your career and personal goals for after the program?

o What is your current position?

o Share one interesting thing about yourself

• A list of your teaching experiences and/or a resume

Transfer Credits

The maximum transfer credits accepted is one-fourth of the number of semester hours required for the degree For the Master of Education, a maximum of nine hours may be accepted in transfer from another program or university The American Council on Education recommends graduate credit for several courses completed through military professional education programs, e.g., Air Command and Staff, Air War College Official transcripts of such coursework may be submitted for evaluation for transfer credit However, the Graduate College will not award transfer credit for any course identified

as “correspondence.”

All transfer credits are subject to the time limitation on credit offered for the degree Transfer credit may not be more than five years old at the time of admission or readmission to the University Nor will transfer credit be given for coursework completed prior to fulfillment of provisional student status No transfer credits may be used to satisfy the 24 credit hours required for the Core and the Concentration for this degree

http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/gradweb/documents/Forms_and_packets/Masters/REQUEST_FOR_E VALUATION_OF_TRANSFER_CREDIT.pdf

Time Limitation for Degree Completion

Five years, dated from the semester of initial enrollment, is the maximum time for degree completion Extension beyond this limit may result in disqualification of the over aged credit

Comprehensive Examination

Each student must satisfactorily complete a written comprehensive examination, which covers the major ideas and themes of the program (teaching and learning, diversity, and research) The

comprehensive examination is completed during the semester of graduation, and the student must be enrolled in one course for a minimum of two credit hours of OU coursework The exam cannot be taken until the student has an Admission to Candidacy form on file in and approved by the Graduate College If a student does not graduate within a two-year period after taking the comprehensive

examination, it must be retaken Advanced Programs site director and ILAC Department AP

Coordinator, Dr Lake, will have additional information about the examination There are specific course requirements that must be fulfilled in order to meet eligibility requirements for the

comprehensive examination Students are advised to read the Graduate College Bulletin from the Graduate College for specifics on these and other requirements or check with their program faculty advisor

Program of Graduate Work

The Program of Graduate Work and the Admission to Candidacy (page 2 of the Program of Graduate Work form) form must be filed before you can take the comprehensive examination or graduate An example of this form can be found on the last two pages of this planner Access the form via the link below:

https://www.ou.edu/content/dam/gradweb/documents/Forms_and_packets/Masters/candidacy/ILA

• If you plan to take your comprehensive exam in the Fall semester, this form must be submitted to

the department by February 15 of the preceding spring

• If you plan to take your comprehensive exam in the Spring semester, this form must be submitted

to the department by August 15 the year before

• If you plan to take your comprehensive exam in the Summer semester, this form must be

submitted to the department by January 15 of the preceding spring

Comprehensive Exam Timetable

• Spring semesters: exams are due mid March

• Fall semesters: exams are due mid October

• Summer semesters: exams are due mid July

Register for Graduation

packet outlines the non-thesis examination process and includes instructions for degree completion

Calendar If your intended completion term changes, you must submit a new online graduation

application

Independent Study and Directed Readings Courses

There may be some students that need to take an Independent Study, Special Topics Seminar or

Directed Readings (ILAC 5970, 6960 or 6990) course to complete their number of hours For example,

if a student transferred in 8-credit hours and needed to add one more credit hour, this would be a time for an Independent Study or Directed Reading The number of hours of credit that will be earned in an individual course may vary, depending on your agreement with the professor If a student feels s/her needs to take one of these courses, s/he should contact the AP Program Coordinator, Dr Vickie Lake

at vlake@ou.edu It is advisable to choose a professor that you have already had in the program

However, please work with your advisor and/or Dr Lake to make sure all course work will count towards your degree

Students who enroll in these courses must work with the professor of record and complete the

requirements for the course as outlined in the syllabus Independent study and directed readings

courses are graded “S” (“Satisfactory”) or “U” (“Unsatisfactory”) No credit is awarded when a student earns a grade of “U”

Grades of Incomplete

If you receive a grade of “I” (“Incomplete”) for a course, you are allowed up to one year to complete the work necessary with the instructor of record to earn credit for the course You should immediately contact the professor to discuss what you need to do to meet your remaining course requirements It will be your responsibility to take the initiative in resolving the issues that cause you to receive the grade of “I”

A grade of “I” does not earn any academic credit towards graduation Once you have completed the course work and the professor has awarded you a passing grade, however, the course credit hours will become countable towards graduation requirements

Finding Resources and Getting Help

The ILAC faculty and staff will be happy to help you solve any problems you may have while

pursuing your ILAC Master of Education After you have read the Program Planner and are still in doubt about whom to contact, contact the program coordinator via email at vlake@ou.edu

The University of Oklahoma homepage is the place to go to learn about the broad range of services

and activities available to you, and for additional information about academic and other requirements that apply to all OU students For the OU homepage, click http://www.ou.edu/web.html

Enrollment, Class Schedules, Grades, etc This link will take you to Ozone, a site that allows you to

access your academic records, see class schedules, enroll in your classes, get syllabi, etc

https://ozone.ou.edu/cp/home/displaylogin